DR. MELISSA MARIE ALVAREZ-DOWNING M.D.
NPI 1306068788
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Newark, NJ

Q: What is Melissa Alvarez-downing's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Alvarez-downing is 1306068788. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2007.

Q: What is Melissa Alvarez-downing's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Active since May 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

73.27/100

CMS Quality Rating

90 BERGEN ST FL 7, NEWARK, NJ 07103(972) 972-2400(973) 972-2988 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Melissa Marie Alvarez-downing M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MELISSA MARIE ALVAREZ-DOWNING M.D. (NPI 1306068788) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Newark, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA10231000) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and is a graduate of Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306068788

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208C00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA MARIE ALVAREZ-DOWNINGCredential: M.D.

Location Address90 BERGEN ST FL 7Newark, NJ 07103-2425

Mailing Address30 Bergen St Rm 1205Newark, NJ 07107-3000 · (973) 972-0037 · Fax (973) 972-0743

Phone(972) 972-2400

Fax(973) 972-2988

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateMay 3, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 2018

✔ NPI 1306068788 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208C00000X

License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA10231000

Definition

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 25MA10231000 (NJ)

90 BERGEN ST FL 7, Newark, NJ 07103

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melissa Marie Alvarez-downing M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8224202494

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180319000871

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Alvarez-downing reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc

Same address

Surgery

90 BERGEN ST
Newark, NJ 07103

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
149 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1639189236 (973) 972-5045

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, NJ

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number310002

Location201 Lyons AveNewark, NJ 07112 · Essex County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

The University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, NJ

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number310119

Location150 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07103 · Essex County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07103 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$98.09 typical visit price

range $63.84 – $190.92

Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$79.09 typical visit price

range $20.97 – $155.92

Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.27/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

44.89

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

47.69

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SABRINA LYNNE ALFASSA PA-C

Physician Assistant

90 BERGEN ST FL 7
NEWARK, NJ 07103

Essex County (973) 972-8092

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melissa Alvarez-downing's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Alvarez-downing is 1306068788. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2007.

Where is Melissa Alvarez-downing located?

Melissa Alvarez-downing practices at 90 Bergen St Fl 7, Newark, NJ 07103. The listed phone number is (972) 972-2400.

What is Melissa Alvarez-downing's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is Melissa Alvarez-downing enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Alvarez-downing is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melissa Alvarez-downing's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Alvarez-downing reassigns Medicare benefits to University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc (Newark, NJ). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melissa Alvarez-downing's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Melissa Alvarez-downing affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Alvarez-downing is affiliated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and The University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Alvarez-downing was last updated on May 2, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.